EU confirms continued visa-free travel for Moldovan citizens
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23 December 2025 16:40
Moldovan citizens will still travel visa-free to Schengen countries. This follows the European Commission's determination that the authorities in Chisinau have fulfilled the recommendations related to the visa liberalization regime. This conclusion is part of the European Union's eighth report on the Visa Suspension Mechanism, which was adopted on December 19 in Brussels.
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In several localities in the northern region of the country, a 53-year-old woman from the Râșcani district was sentenced to 15 years in prison for trafficking two minors for labor and begging.
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Dumitru Obadă was re-elected as the president of the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) on December 23. His current term, which began when he first assumed the position, will now continue for the next two years, expiring on January 3, 2026.
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The Republic of Moldova is set to appoint four new ambassadors. On December 23, the Parliament's Foreign Policy Committee approved candidacies for diplomatic posts from Romania, Ukraine, France, and China.
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The Republic of Moldova is set to launch the Register of Geographical Names, a digital platform designed to collect, store, and provide official information on geographical names, including those of localities, rivers, plains, and other geographical features. The online portal, rdg.gov.md, is scheduled to be launched in 2026.
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Moldova is contemplating signing a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), but it will not have financial implications, according to Finance Minister Andrian Gavriliță. The minister stated that the country has "sufficient financial resources" for investments outlined in the Growth Plan, which is backed by the European Union with an allocation of 1.9 billion euros.
11:00
Cahul university protest: City Hall offers 1 million lei, minister promises ten times more # Moldova1
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President Maia Sandu underscored that the Republic of Moldova can only survive as a free and sovereign democracy by joining the European Union. The head of state delivered this message during the annual meeting of Moldovan ambassadors in Chișinău.
17:50
Moldovan transport operators are threatening to resume national protests. The Employers' Association of Road Transport Operators (APOTA) has formally requested an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu.
17:10
Moldovan judge and mother of seven protests systemic abuse at Superior Council of Magistracy # Moldova1
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16:20
A French court has sentenced former Moldovan Prime Minister Vlad Filat to two years in prison and a fine of €100,000 (approx. 1.94 million MDL) for money laundering.
15:40
Moldova’s energy revolution: Total decoupling from Russian gas and Transnistrian electricity # Moldova1
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14:50
Farmers in Moldova are urging national authorities to reinstate the mandatory licensing requirement for grain and oilseed imports from neighboring Ukraine.
14:10
The completion of the external integrity and professional ethics evaluation for prosecutors remains a distant goal, officials from the Vetting Commission have acknowledged.
13:20
Ion Melnic, a councilor representing the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) in the Chisinau City Council, announced that Mayor Ion Ceban has initiated legal proceedings against him.
12:40
Moldova Court extends preventive detention for former Democratic leader Vladimir Plahotniuc # Moldova1
Former Democratic Party leader Vladimir Plahotniuc will spend an additional 30 days in custody after the Chișinău Court, Buiucani seat, ruled on Monday, December 22, to extend his preventive detention.
11:10
Japan took the final major step on Monday toward resuming operations at the world's largest nuclear power plant. The Niigata Prefectural Assembly voted in favor of the governor’s proposal to support the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility.
10:20
Only Donald Trump can convince Vladimir Putin to accept peace in Ukraine, says NATO chief # Moldova1
Only US President Donald Trump can persuade Russian leader Vladimir Putin to accept a peace settlement in Ukraine. The statement was made by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in an interview published Sunday, December 21, by the German publication Bild am Sonntag.
9:40
The Agency for Recovery of Criminal Assets (ARBI) processed 280 requests from prosecutors and law enforcement between January and December this year. During this period, the agency seized assets totaling 191.7 million lei.
8:50
Most proposals emerging from the Miami negotiations between the US, Europe, and Ukraine regarding a peaceful settlement to the war "will not be acceptable" to Moscow.
21 December 2025
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Electricity consumption spikes during peak hours—specifically from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM—when most household appliances run simultaneously and imported energy is more expensive.
20:00
Ukrainian authorities announced on Sunday, December 21, that traffic on the Odessa-Reni route is now fully restored in both directions.
19:20
The volume of savings held in banks by Moldovans shrank by nearly 11 percent in November, totaling over 2.7 billion lei.
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Moldovan authorities are preparing the second semi-annual progress report to unlock a new installment of the 1.9 billion euro European economic growth support package.
17:50
Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced on Sunday, December 21, at the Cotroceni Palace, that he will launch a referendum among the country's magistrates this January.
16:20
A drone equipped with a parachute was found crashed in a forest in Argeș county, Romania. The device was discovered on Sunday, December 21, by a man during an organized hunt in the Lerești commune.
15:30
Residents of Criuleni now enjoy a renovated riverfront park and a modern pedestrian boulevard. The total value of this infrastructure investment reaches 14.35 million MDL.
14:50
The Northern Hemisphere is today marking the winter solstice, the shortest day and the longest night of the year. While many have felt the chill of winter since the start of December, today represents the official astronomical start of the season.
14:00
American negotiators and Russian officials met in Florida on Saturday, December 20, to discuss a potential end to the war in Ukraine, a conflict that has reshaped global geopolitics since February 2022.
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Farmers in Ștefan Vodă are set to gain climate resilience as construction begins on a 157-million-MDL irrigation network, modernizing 2,500 hectares of drought-stricken land near the Ukrainian border.
11:50
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to dismiss Dmytro Karpenko, the head of Air Command South, following a series of devastating Russian strikes on the Odessa region.
11:00
The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin is prepared to hold negotiations with French President Emmanuel Macron regarding the war in Ukraine. This statement was made by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov during an interview with RIA Novosti.
10:10
As temperatures drop, more people are seeking natural ways to fortify their immune systems. Sea buckthorn has emerged as a top choice, prized for being packed with essential vitamins that act as a shield against winter colds.
9:30
Undeterred by surging costs, tripled distances, and the exhaustion of war, residents of Odessa continue their journey home from Moldova.
8:40
Constantin Olteanu, a distinguished figure in Moldovan journalism, has long been a pillar of the nation’s most influential publications, including Tinerimea Moldovei, Literatura și Arta, and Basarabia.
20 December 2025
21:10
Santa’s train sets off from Chisinau, carrying 270 children on a “Race to the North Pole” # Moldova1
Santa's train departed from Chisinau Railway Station on Saturday for a magical adventure. Hundreds of children from vulnerable families and those with special needs experienced unforgettable moments during the charity event "Race to the North Pole." The children had the opportunity to ride the train for an hour, participate in interactive activities and musical performances, and even meet Santa Claus.
20:50
Over 50 researchers from the Republic of Moldova were honored on Saturday for their remarkable contributions across various scientific fields. The academic and research community was celebrated at the 2025 Researchers' Gala, which acknowledged their achievements in medicine, energy, education, and research focused on the country's security and sustainable development.
20:40
An unidentified drone crashed in the northwestern Turkish province of Balıkesir, local newspaper Haberler reported, citing Meduza Live. The device was found by farmers in a field in the Manyas district.
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